Just finished the Advanced Riding Clinic (ARC-1) on Jan 29. What a fantastic experience! The facilities (classroom/range) at the Gavilan Campus in Coyote Valley are brand new - so much better than the old place in Gilroy. Our instructor Ty Piz was truly outstanding. As an ex racer and suspension specialist, he was able to answer all questions and provide lots of anecdotes from his vast experience. On the range, he was super sportive, and always able to explain the logic behi...nd the exercises, He provided great feedback that enabled learning. The class was very small (only 3 students) and could not have been more diverse: Harley Davidson Road King, Yamaha R1M and BMW R1200 GS. And we all had a blast. Ty was constantly pushing us to the limits of our comfort zones - and got us to extend those limits. I am amazed by how much I learned, Highly recommended!! See More Read Less

I signed up for the class on a whim to learn how to ride, and the class did NOT disappoint. From beginning to end the instructors made it a relaxed environment and made you feel safe and trusting in the coaching they were giving was going to work, not once did i ever feel like i was going to fail, because thats how confident the instructors made me feel. The instructors at the mission college location (Kris, Joe, Peter, Ty, and Mike, i believe was his name) were by far the b...est teachers you could ask for. By the time i was finished i was well aware of the controls of the motorcycle, i was able to shift into gear and preform all the basic maneuvers to get me goin on a motorcycle. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who is interested in either learning to ride from scratch, or polish your skills and fundamentals if you've been riding. See More Read Less

Prior to taking the training, I had only ever been a passenger when I was a kid. By the end of the first day (I took the 2 day course), I was confident in my ability to use a clutch. The instructors were very accomodating and concerned about our safety as they knew we may be riding on public roads soon. I signed up for extra ride time since the course was a little crowded due to slower riders. I had a great time :) Read Less

Took the IRC on July 26th in Newark. It was a great class and I really, really improved my writing in just a short 8 hours. I am planning a ride across America in a month. This class was an absolute necessity. It really improved my confidence, helped me learn some of the limits of my new bike and improved my daily skills. Kevin Magee was an awesome instructor. His feedback was always on point. He pushed me out of my comfort zone without shoving me out of it. Read Less

Shoutout to Diane, Kevin, and Pierre for being awesome people and teachers! And all in their own different ways. The course was so educating, and so fun at the same time.Taking this class is a real opportunity... Read Less

I will caveat that I have never been on a motorcycle before and fully admit that I am not a natural. If you're like me, this is not the class for you. The range is of course the whole point of taking the class. There were 12 of us with two instructors. The range experience was unpleasant. The instructor pointed out that I was nervous (which I was) but instead of making me feel less anxious, he instead went out of his way to make more anxious (right off the bat making it seem like I will fail). The range instruction stops for no one, and does not adjust based on how fast students are learning. If you want want to spend more time on a section, well tough luck. There is absolutely no opportunity to learn at your own pace. The instructors just encourage you to quit if you cannot keep up.The classroom portion was good, the right balance of factual, personal tidbits, and good pace of material. This was at the Mission College location. Read Less

First off, the business office was very professional and thorough. I sent in an email requesting a call back for more information and my response was timely. Shout out to Joi behind the scenes for all the effort you put into this program. My class was on a Monday, Tuesday at the location in Newark. Our instructor, Kevin Magee, was quite thorough and left no question unanswered. The atmosphere of the class was fun and exciting, I managed not only to learn, but to make some ...new friends for our future rides down the line. Mr. Magee left us, a class of 6 newbie riders, with a sense of control, as well as a few tools for future rides that will surely save a life. We had so much fun, I will be back to take the intermediate class, then shortly after the advanced class without a doubt. Even If you have not been on a bike before, or even if you are a seasoned rider, I believe this program would benefit you tremendously. See More Read Less

This is a real thing. $250 well-spent. You get valuable insight knowledge and proper training by very highly skilled instructors. Here is a shout-out to Kevin Magee. He not only just teach you the curriculum, he directly communicate to you individually. He spots your errors as small as not covering clutch or your foot being a couple inches ahead on the peg, and corrects them on the spot as you go thru the course. Here are the details of my class:The class is held at the Newark Pavillion. Our class size was 6. And the range is right outside. Motorcycle provided are TW-200s (34in-inseam?) and Honda Rebels( less than 30in). All in a fair conditions except the Rebels' pegs were scraping the road surface on tigher turns. I took a TW-200 and I thought it was pretty good.At the end of the course, you don't feel like 2 days of training. You feel like you had became a better and safer rider. I can see the improvement in my day-to-day riding right away.Highly recommended. I would spend this money than on a trip to emergency room. Best investment I've ever made. Read Less

So i just got my first motorcycle and was told to go to this class before i "Hurt myself" and i got to say it was a all around great class! I got lucky with the Monday-Tuesday class,as in there was only 5 others taking it.Our teacher Kevin Magee was the best! Very clear in his way of teaching and always in control. The bikes were a little old and WELL used but they are great learner bikes!Kevin Kept the class cool and funny, I'll be back once i get some more EXP under my belt for the intermdiate class!If Kevin see's this review this is G-man and thanks for all the help! Read Less

Great course! I am new rider with zero experience and don't even know how to drive a stick shift. I took the 3 day course. The first day, the instructor go over safety, gear and increasing your road awareness. Second day is course and class. Third day is all course with the skills evaluation towards the end of the class. I had great instructors. They have the ability to train all ranges of experiences! I took an extra hour of ERT to get more comfortable with riding. It was worth the money as it is a smaller group and the instructor will focus on something you want to improve. Shoutout to the instructors! Great range of different teaching styles that fit me perfectly. Read Less

First things first: you will get your money's worth.Second things second: what you get out of the course depends mostly on you.    I will start by saying that all of the instructors I interacted with were kind, extremely knowledgeable, and honestly, pretty funny. They were always calm throughout the course (classroom and range), which is exactly what you want when you're getting on a gasoline powered 300+ pound death machine for the first time (which I was).    As far as the classroom/handbook segment goes: I'd say it's 50% common sense, 50% valuable information that could really save your life, and which may not be readily apparent even if you've been on a bike for a while. A lot of the staff is actually from the California Highway Patrol, and trust me, if you get on a bike, you're going to want as much accurate information and advice as you can possibly get. Even if it is just common sense, it's good to go over it.    That said, if you read the handbook, and internalize it, you're going to be pretty bored in the classroom. It's just a re-hash of the handbook (almost to the letter). The written test is not hard provided you read the handbook, payed attention in class, or both. There is the odd question that kinda comes out of left field (How fast can you tow a trailer behind a motorcycle? What's the age cap for leaving a child unattended in a car [uh... is this a motorcycle course??]), but that's about it.    The driving portion... Well, this is of course much harder than the classroom portion, especially if you haven't been on a motorcycle before, and if you've never been (or haven't recently been) on so much as a bicycle. The first time I got on the bike, I was pretty anxious. There's a weight to it that you know will be there, but experience for the first time once you're actually on the thing, and it sort of drives home that yeah, this is an unstable, really heavy piece of unforgiving metal. You're instantly nervous that you might turn too much and drop it on yourself. And, that trust issue will sink you later on (but we'll get to that).    The first day on the range does a LOT to help you overcome any fears. Everything is compartmentalized really well. Sit on the bike. Turn it on. Get it in neutral. Rock back and forth in neutral. Practice slooowly letting out the clutch in first gear and letting the bike rock you from your heels to your toes. Let it pull you across the range - and so on. By the second day, you won't believe how far you've come. You'll be making tight swerves, and shifting between first and second fairly naturally.    But, for me, the course fell a little short on the second day on the Range. This day incorporates both practice, and testing, which right off the bat seems a bit odd to me. To be tested on something you just started learning an hour ago seems a bit rushed. In particular, a vast portion of your driving score (upward of 60%) is dependent upon your ability to make extremely slow, sharp turns. If you've never been on a bike before, be warned: this is by far the hardest thing you will have to demonstrate. Since bikes are naturally stabilized by speed, they feel extremely unstable at low speed. On the second day on the Range, you are given about 40 minutes to practice weaving between cones at slow speed, and making full-on 90 degree turns. If you don't get it down in those 40 minutes, get ready to reschedule the driving test at a minimum cost of 75$ to you and of course another large chunk of your time. In fact, during the last driving test, you are required to make 90 degree turns from a stop. I kid you not, literally seconds before the test, an instructor came up and said, "FYI: this is how you turn from a stop. Good luck!". So enjoy being tested on that with absolutely zero practice, in front of everyone, with your time,money, and safety on the line.    This brings me to another point: the testing methodology for the driving test. While I understand that there are time constraints and that there probably isn't a better way to do this, just be warned: you will be tested in front of everyone. They will explain the test to you, and then one at a time, everyone attempts to complete it. If you don't do well under pressure, you're not going to like it. But, to be fair, it's not like there's less pressure on the road. This is just how it is. During the first test (slow weave through cones), I put my foot down, which will instantly get you 25% of the way to failing. There were four more tests. I kept stalling out the bike in front of instructors because I was already nervous from a bad first test - I let the clutch out too fast, tried to take off in second gear, started the bike in gear with the clutch out - the works - and every time RIGHT in front of an instructor. Stuff I had gotten down in the early practice went out the window and it was just downhill from there. To be fair, most people passed. But if it's your first time on a bike... it's not guaranteed. :) Read Less

Very fun course! was able to ride a bike for a couple days while getting some good practice with certain maneuvers that I needed practice on. The instructors were cool and helpful with anyone who needed it. The class is long but worth it because when you go to get your license you don't need to take the driving test at the DMV which saves time and frustration. Read Less

A fun experience and the instructors were nice at Gavilan college. Just be sure to be on time, it even says that you should be 15 minutes early. Was riding on the black honda crf 230m, very fun bike. One of the bikes that my friend was riding on had a broken speedometer so he couldn't tell the mph he was going but wasn't a big deal. Also make sure you have the proper riding gear. Read Less

I recently attended the motorcycle safety training with a different school. I took the form they gave me for completing the class to the DMV, and was rejected because they hadn't stamped it with a special authorizing stamp. The clerk at the DMV showed me what it looked like. My school didn't answer the phone, but later emailed to arrange for stamping the forms.In the meantime, I'd called CMSP, who runs the program for all of CA. Trish there answered the phone, and arranged for me to visit 2 Wheel Safety Training to get a stamp. Both Trish and Joy at 2 Wheel Safety Training got me set up the same day, and always answered their phones when I needed help.Despite not having me as a customer, Joy went out of her way to help me. I'd gladly recommend 2 Wheel Safety Training based on this over-and-above service, for someone they didn't have to give the time of day. Read Less

Took the  motorcycle training course at the Mission  College site. Don't be late! The instructors are knowledgeable and nice. Really learned a lot. Would recommend to anybody that wants to learn how to ride. Read Less

After a brief experience with the booking system that charged our bank account 4 times with no feedback, I called their office in Hayward the next day. The receptionist ignored the information about the booking system error that needs to be addressed and suggested it was my fault that the error occurred. The best thing is, she claimed to receive no information along with the payments. Which means, that we don't have any reservation made in our name. She offered no excuses or options for holding our two spots for the next week's rider course, or any other way to pre-pay the reservation.I am not at all impressed that so many reviews state the same: this is a place where you get ignored and harassed, all for your own money. I do NOT recommend you EVER doing any business with this school. Read Less

Great class! Before the class I've never ridden any kind of motorcycle. The instructor were were very friendly and helpful. Gave me the skills and confidence to go out riding by myself in traffic. Would highly recommend to anyone. I will be back for the intermediate class I am couple months. Read Less

I'm not active on Yelp as a reviewer, but I feel compelled to write this one.I signed up for this course to encourage a friend who was just getting into Motorcycling (never, ever ridden) and for myself as an alternative to just taking the DMV riding test to get my CA Motorcycle license endorsement (moved from TX, which had incorrectly dropped my endorsement from a prior state...).So, I've ridden for 30+ years -- and this course starts at the *very* beginning assuming nothing. Naturally, I thought it might be a bit boring, but I was absolutely blown away by how great the instruction was. And they managed to make the entire experience fun; which, for the folks who had never ridden and were clearly anxious and stressed, is no small feat.The classroom stuff was complete and well thought-out and covered topics like counter steering, analyzing traffic patterns and proper technique for looking through turns. This stuff is pure gold and exactly the foundation new riders need to be successful riding on the street.As far as the reviews talking about the emphasis of being on time, this class runs like a German train - on time. It was very clear in the material that this is the policy, so it is what it is and there's not much room for misunderstanding IMO. Highly recommend getting there early to avoid any grief.And lastly, the quality of the instructors makes this course such a great value. Each instructor I met (Ken, Alvin and Ty) was highly qualified, communicated well and were clearly there to help the students succeed. Highly recommended! Read Less

YES excited that I made the decision to take this course. Deciding to learn to ride a motorcycle is one of those things that can get pushed back and back, giving yourself reasons of "not this time, but maybe in [insert time frame in the future]", and then repeating that cycle over and over until years pass and you still haven't done it and so on and so forth (possssssibly speaking from experience here :3 ).Anyway, if you're undecided but actually just finding ways to talk yourself out of it, definitely just do it, take this class! This specific course with 2 Wheel Safety is well-organized and the instructors dole out tough instruction, so bring that thick skinned mentality with you to the range. You will be learning a lot of new skills on a bike (if you're very beginner like myself), so prepare to be a learning SPONGE and implement as quickly as you can.TIP: This is mentally and physically more exhausting than I had imagined. Example: do not go to class very tired and/or sick. My mistake was thinking that an upset stomach wouldn't affect me that much, but your physical and mental state makes a biiiiig difference in how you'll feel out there on your bikeAlso note: I am like... 5'1.5" ... and they had motorcycles to fit my height. If you are also a girl/female, you will be in the minority. BUT... do not let height or gender stop you from taking class!! Just do it and have fun!!! :))) Read Less

I've been riding and racing motocross for 25 years before I took the class and was better at riding a bike then most of the people I've known throughout my life but I took the class just because my wife wanted me to before I started riding to work. After all that I still learned way more then I expected to in the class. Very good way of teaching and explaining things and I had a blast and it made me a better rider. I loved it I've been trying to get all my friends who already ride and don't ride to take the class. Read Less

THIS WAS THE BEST DECISION IV'E MADE.Two days ago, I had NO IDEA how to ride a motorcycle! If you feel anxious about what it takes to learn like how I was, follow through with your decision and GO FOR IT. My dad has been a huge influence of me taking the class. He didn't encourage me riding, but deep down, because of him, I've always loved motorcycles and only have considered to get my M1 literally a week ago. Thanks to 2 WHEEL SAFETY I'm closer to getting my M1!Disclaimer(sort of): If you have trouble following directions, abiding by rules and a problem with authority, this might not be for you.With that said, this class wasn't what I expected. After reading reviews of this school and other schools, I was anxious of how harsh the instructors would be and how that would be an uncomfortable experience while learning to ride a motorcycle (which is already enough to be nervous about!) That and you have a bunch of new people you will meet that come from different walks of life who are trying to learn also. Everyone in your class might be at different experience levels but you are all aiming for one goal, to complete the class! This is about you, there is no competition and should not be, so it should be an awesome bonding experience and chance to meet new people!THE INSTRUCTORS ARE STRICT.......but they aren't jerks.I broke a rule in this class and even almost dropped the bike. The rule I broke was during the time we were waiting to do a course with our engines off, I was trying to take a selfie of myself on the bike and it required I take a glove off because I couldn't use my phone with the gloves on. Ty immediately walked over to me and told me if I took off any protective gear on the range I need to leave class. That was already a warning that I knew would happen and I realized that they could kick me out right then and there but they didn't.I also almost dropped the bike I was sure I'd get kicked out! They recorded that I almost dropped the bike which I think is part of procedure because it involves you writing a statement about it along with your information. I almost dropped the bike because I was not paying attention to CLUTCH CONTROL during an operation and nearly had the bike ride off without me! Luckily I hit the kill switch to shut the bike off which you will learn in class. With that said, they let me CONTINUE the class and I made sure I did not let something like that happen again."You are all expecting to get your motorcycle endorsements on your licenses. I'm not concerned about that. I'm just concerned that you are safe." -Ty Piz 2 Wheel Safety Instructor.One of our instructors Ty was a GREAT instructor! We all went over the material first half of the day and he was really down to earth with a professional motorcycle racer background. He shared with us his thoughts on safety on the road and how to protect ourselves as motorcyclists. He gave me TONS OF FEEDBACK while on the range as well and every bit of that advice helped me ride better and more confidently.Thor Simmons was also equally helpful and encouraging. He also pulled me over after running some exercises to give me more feedback of how to operate my bike safetly "Keep your head and eyes up and square your handlebars while you brake!"If you are serious about taking a beginner level class for any reason, you need to consider these guys. They have great schedule and altogether really liked the way they held the class especially on the range. From day one getting on the bike was the most nerve-wracking thing I had to do, but because they walk you through the proceedures of operating the motorcycle, you no time you will be riding a motorcycle as well!I have to also say that you should read the material that comes with the email after paying for a class. It helps to read their booklet right before class to be INFORMED of what it takes to be a motorcyclist ON THE STREETS. Also you should be researching basic operation of motorcycles prior to class as well so that your mind is already imagining what it would be like being on the bike already. Once you do that, the class fills in any other questions you have by step by step method. Also think of all the questions you have as a to be motorcyclist and write them down to ask the instructors. They are really enthusiastic about sharing their 2 cents as experienced riders.Lastly, BE SAFE, DON'T DO ANYTHING STUPID (like almost dropping the bike like me) and ENJOY THE CLASS!!! Read Less

Super fun class! However, it is long and arduous in that it takes up pretty much half of your weekend from Friday 6-10 (classroom instruction), Saturday 6:45-11:45 (practice range/parking lot), an hour lunch, 12:30-4:00 with a written exam, and on Sunday 6:45-11:45 am in the range with the skills test shortly after.Expect to also have either your hands or arms relatively worked with working the clutch as well. Also, slap on that sunblock! I highly recommend taking this course over taking the skills test at the DMV, that way, you have lots of time to practice and lots of pointers.Definitely worth the money! I practiced beforehand before taking this class in empty parking lots and I'm the streets, but I knew I was still going to need help and practice with slow maneuvers. The knowledge presented here is definitely catered to beginners such as always using your rear and front brakes. The bikes range from being beater cruisers, dual sports, and a sport bike - from 125cc-250cc. There was also two Sachs MadAss bikes that looked super fun to ride, but deceptively taller than first impressions.The instructors were Joe, Nick, and Alvin. Super cool and laid back guys who really knew their stuff. I loved their attitude of really trying to develop your riding skills, trying to knock any rising bad habits, but also being ultra constructive and positive. Hard to find instructors who don't bark at you and say that you're doing something wrong.Everybody passed in my group and will be getting their endorsement soon within the next few days, and nobody dropped the bike! Yay, us! Read Less

I honestly do not get the lousy reviews. The courses was very straightforward and the teachers were excellent. In fact, the teachers did everything they could to ensure that that students passed the course. Believe me this is no small thing given that some of the folks who started the course would not have been safe to ride a bicycle. I use what I learned in this course every time I ride my motorcycle. The focus on safety was very important given that riding a motorcycle safely is one hell of a lot more technical than I had imagined based on riding a dirt bike 30 year ago. For those who can't pass the written test, I am not sure what to say. They work so damn hard to get the material across you just must be hopeless at taking any kind of written test. All of the instructors were fantastic. Highly recommended.Read Less

Well, guys, I just finished the Motorcyclist Training Course  (MTC)  here at Mission college (San Jose) and I figure I would share my experience with any new riders who are wondering about the course and what does it entail! This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to ride a motorcycle, and also DMV will waive the road test after successfully completing this course. Also it helps to get lower insurance prices with few insurance providers. My course was 2.5 day. Friday evening i had a class and Saturday noon, Range. Sunday early morning, class and test and after a big break range and riding test. First class i had Joe as an instructor and he taught us the basics of riding and safety. And at Range had Joe and Thor as riding instructors and taught us all from the scratch and was very patient and helpful. At the end we were riding pretty much by ourselves.Here comes Sunday, early morning class and we met our instructor Derik, he taught us from cornering techniques to how to deal with hazards and complete safety. Super knowledgeable and answered all our questions and at the end handed us the test papers and was "super quick" with checking the answers. Which gave us plenty of time before range to freshen up. Later at range our Riding instructors were Joe and Derik. I don't know the other instructors but I couldn't have asked for better ones. These both guys are super chill and awesome and will guide you on every turn every stop. Even i had a little experience I was still making few mistakes and they corrected me on "every" single turn. These guys were super funny. Thanks to you guys, now i can ride with more confidence and will be safe. And Joe, i will try to keep my hand off that front brake ;) Read Less

So, I took the 2 day course just over the last two days. It was at the Mission College location in Santa Clara. Only after I registered did I read the reviews and like you I freaked out a little. But now I give them a solid 4 stars (4.5 if that were possible). I had three great instructors - Joe, Omar and Alvin. Joe is kinda like a hippie cowboy. Refreshingly old school SF. Very positive and helpful and really the guy you want to hop you learn at the very beginning. I think a little hands off on the course. Omar - a younger fellow, also very helpful, funny and again a great teacher for newbies. Alvin - also a great teacher, but a different kind. He seems like a great advanced teacher. I had him both in class and for the riding exercises. In class he gave a lot of extra info that was very insightful, but a little confusing. I feel like it would have made more sense after I 3 months or so. On the course, he was almost exactly what you need on the second day. Someone who gives individualized and applicable feedback. I would definitely take a course with these guys again. Maybe in a few months after I buy a bike. The only thing holding this back was there were just a couple too many riders. So it made it a little full and hard to really push my skills. Some people were too slow (though that's better than too fast). Also, my one big concern is that you have to sign a waiver. Which makes sense, riding. Motorcycle is dangerous. But there's one clause that states that you won't sue even in case of their negligence. When I saw that I almost canceled right then and there. In the end all was fine, but that one aspect was disconcerting. Otherwise A+Read Less

Worst business ever seen in Bay Area. All their rules are aimed to kick you out of the class or gain additional charges. If you need waiver - go and get if from other school for same price there at least 3 other places without those strange policies. At Mission College they don't have their own parking so you have to pay or will get a 35$ ticket. If you will be late no matter why - they will ask you contact office, and office will just ignore you and you will not be able to r...eschedule you class, so you will waste you 300$. If staff will not like your sneakers - again, you will waste 300$. Bikes which they offer for ranges - crap with worn clutch / brakes. Best option is to go to DMV lot on weekend. Practice for 30 minutes. Pass driving test. Save 300$ for better gear. Tell a friend. See More Read Less

I took the BMS class with Kelly, Skip and Craig. I've never operated a motorcycle before. The in class portion is very informative and tells you things to know for the range. On the range you do so many things that will build you up to be a safe rider. I personally, did not pass my test due to dropping my bike... (don't judge) however the instructors were SO supportive and let me know it was not my skill that prevented me from passing but my nerves. The way that the instructo...rs teach it is very detailed and questions are always welcomed. I will be going back to redo the skills portion to get comfortable and be the safe driver I can be. I would highly recommend this program to ALL riders, young, old, new or previously experienced. They have classes from beginners and for those who want to learn more in their intermediate and advanced classes! Did I mention the instructors are AWESOME! See More Read Less